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November 11, 2022 · American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC · N615DD
Payson, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 11, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Payson, AZ
Aircraft
American Champion Aircraft 8GCBC (2021)
Tail Number
N615DD
Operator
Vectored Solutions
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA030
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, he was attempting to takeoff from an approximate 800 ft long unimproved dirt, curved and slightly upslope backcountry airstrip that had about 200 ft that was unusable. The pilot configured the airplane for a short field takeoff toward the downhill. The pilot reported that when the airplane reached the end of the airstrip, the airplane did not have sufficient speed to fly and lifted off the ground slightly, then settled back to the ground. The airplane traveled off the end of the airstrip and collided with vegetation. The right wing and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff from an unimproved airstrip with insufficient takeoff distance which, resulted in a runway overrun and collision with vegetation.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, he was attempting to takeoff from an approximate 800 ft long unimproved dirt, curved and slightly upslope backcountry airstrip that had about 200 ft that was unusable. The pilot configured the airplane for a short field takeoff toward the downhill. The pilot reported that when the airplane reached the end of the airstrip, the airplane did not have sufficient speed to fly and lifted off the ground slightly, then settled back to the ground. The airplane traveled off the end of the airstrip and collided with vegetation. The right wing and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Champion Aircraft 8GCBC
Tail NumberN615DD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVectored Solutions
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-390-A1B6 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 21 F
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC